Pronunciation: [dɹˈɪbə͡ld] (IPA) 
The word "dribbled" is spelled with two "b's" and not a single "b" despite the fact that the "le" at the end of the word often indicates a single "b." This is because the stress pattern of the word falls on the second syllable, which requires a double consonant in English. The IPA phonetic transcription for "dribbled" is /ˈdrɪbəld/, where the stress is on the second syllable and the double "b" is indicated by the symbol /b/.
Dribbled is a verb that refers to the act of moving a liquid or a small amount of substance in a rapid, unsteady, and often intermittent manner. It commonly describes the action of small droplets or limited quantities of a liquid falling or flowing in a thin, weak stream. The term can also be used to describe the action of spilling or leaking small amounts of liquid from a container or mouth.
In the context of sports, dribbled is frequently associated with basketball, where it denotes the skillful manipulation of the ball using short and controlled taps of the fingertips, allowing the player to maintain possession while on the move. It is an essential technique that involves bouncing the ball off the ground with one hand while keeping it within reach. Dribbling in this sense requires coordination, agility, and ball-handling skills.
Moreover, dribbled can be metaphorically used to describe the slow and steady release or dissemination of information, ideas, or knowledge. It implies the gradual transmission or expression of thoughts or concepts, often representing a less intense or forceful approach.
Overall, the term "dribbled" encompasses various meanings based on the specific context, emphasizing the movement of small quantities of liquid or substance, whether it is the intermittent falling or flowing of droplets, the skillful ball control in certain sports, or the gradual dissemination of information.
The word dribbled comes from the verb dribble, which originated in the late 16th century. Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word dribbelen, meaning to fall in drops or to dribble. This Middle Dutch word is believed to have influenced or been derived from the Old Norse word dryppa, meaning to drop or to drip. Over time, dribble expanded its meaning to include the action of making small, intermittent, or irregular movements, as seen in sports such as basketball or soccer when a player moves or controls the ball in a series of short, bouncing touches. Thus, dribbled refers to the past tense or past participle form of the verb dribble.
